Project Manager Sales

DONALD PARR III

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results driven Operation Management Executive with multi-faceted manufacturing experience. Strong general management qualifications in strategic planning, operations, inventory control and management, P & L, budgeting, scheduling, distribution, HR and capital improvement. Demonstrated ability to successfully create & implement lean production plan. Loyal. Excellent leadership & management skills. Intelligent, articulate and driven to succeed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Management and problem solving

Finance and budgeting

Procurement

Inventory control and management

Quality control

Product marketing, promotion, sales

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

WORK OF EXPERIENCE

09/2011 to Present Seismic Audio Speakers, Inc

Memphis, TN

Project Manager / Director of Social Media

Manage various data feeds applicable to daily company business

Manipulate website to stay current on products and trends

Create spreadsheets and data fields to feed our various marketplaces

Manage several marketplaces that carry company products

Lead company social media efforts including customer interaction and brand recognition

10/2010 to 08/2011 Florida Beef, Inc.

Zolfo Springs, FL

Operations Manager / QA / QC Director

Direct the manufacturing operations of a multi-plant environment

Responsible for payroll and budget compliance

Serve as liaison between USDA and company

Maintain regulatory documents for compliance with Silliker and other third party audit requirements

Facilitate internal audits, safety meetings, HACCP, and annual training

Monitor and direct all aspect of operations to ensure compliance with all company policies (HACCP, GMP, SSOP) and enforce action as needed

Interview, hire, terminate personnel

Monitor yield and production to ensure compliance with company standards

Scheduled production and coordinated transport

Acted as Sanitation Manager for a period of time

Maintain contact with customers to ensure product standards and satisfaction

Procure materials and supplies for company

1994 to 2010 Fineberg Packing Company

Memphis, Tennessee

Plant Manager / VP, Director of Operations

Managed all facets of company with annual sales of $20.3M and annual product volume of 30.8M lbs.

Directly supervised and managed all 90 employees in company

Responsible for the turnaround and reorganization of the company which had a weak balance sheet and declining sales

Transitioned a small, family-owned company into the electronic age through various digital media to offset a deteriorating customer base and to expand sales market

Created a non-traditional business plan that resulted in an increase of 45% in sales

Partnered with other companies to allow them to expand their product lines thru co-packing and distribution

Created an entire new product line to accommodate changes in consumer demands

Directly responsible for compliance with guidelines of regulatory agencies

Enhanced the public image and recognition of the company name within the business community through new business development, community outreach and aggressive networking

Ensured strict adherence to HACCP, SSOP, GMP’s and USDA/FSIS guidelines to guarantee a safe and wholesome product

Spearheaded the acquisition of a competitors plant resulting in the improved capacity for R&D, transportation, warehousing, and creating a new customer base

Oversaw the strategic management and operations of company to provide streamlined operations, reduced operating costs and greater profitability

Communicated with customers and schedule co-packing production

Procured all raw materials for production & negotiate for best price

Created production flow chart according to least cost formulations

Ensured product was being produced and packed according to formula

Managed assembly of freight for delivery trucks

Assisted in preparation of financial statements

Reduced workforce (due to economic conditions) 30% without sacrificing sales volume or product quality

Communicated with other industry executives and larger clients to develop and maintain operational efficiencies and proposals for increasing efficiency and improving profitability.

EDUCATION

1997 - 2001 University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee

BBA with a concentration in Finance

REFERENCES

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